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Appeals panel hears dispute over membership, application form changes and retirement‑plan eligibility at Harness Horsemen's Association
Summary
Owners and former directors of the Harness Horsemen’s Association of New England argued that the association breached bylaws by requiring an altered application; the association said applicants changed the terms and the organization retained discretion to determine membership and plan eligibility.
Attorneys for appellants William Krikorian and William Abzanor told the Appeals Court the Harness Horsemen’s Association of New England (HHANE) improperly refused to treat their 2018 submissions as renewals and that HHANE’s handling of membership renewals damaged plaintiffs’ ability to receive benefits under a newly created retirement savings plan (RSP).
Scott Lathrop, arguing for the appellants, said his clients were long‑standing members and followed an April 26, 2018 notice instructing members to renew by May 31. He said plaintiffs…
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